New Delhi, July 29 -- A wave of confusion has hit PC users as Microsoft starts offering Windows 11 upgrades to computers that do not meet its official minimum requirements. The company, which once drew a clear line about which devices could install the latest OS, now appears to be rolling out the update to a wider range of older hardware. This has created questions about intent and reliability.

Many users on Reddit and tech forums have shared experiences of receiving the Windows 11 upgrade prompt even though their computers lack Microsoft's approved components for the new operating system. Typical reasons for incompatibility include missing features like TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, or a modern processor. Previously, these machines would have b...